earmarking
US /ˈɪrˌmɑrkɪŋ/
UK /ˈɪəˌmɑːkɪŋ/
名詞
專項撥款, 指定用途
the action of designating something (such as funds or resources) for a particular purpose
範例:
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The government's earmarking of funds for education was widely praised.
政府對教育資金的專項撥款受到廣泛讚揚。
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The earmarking of certain areas for conservation helps protect endangered species.
將某些區域劃定為保護區有助於保護瀕危物種。